RealtyTrac today released its Q3 2010 Metropolitan Foreclosure Market Report, which shows that cities in California, Florida, Nevada and Arizona once again accounted for all top 10 foreclosure rates in the third quarter among metropolitan areas with a population

Toll Brothers is sponsoring a series of “Light the Night” walkathons to benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Toll Brothers has a rich history of giving back to the community, hosting an annual fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, among

When the phone rang in her office and Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) was on the other end of the line, Katie Schmitt, Assistant Manager for Apartment Guys Gold Coast, had a moment of panic. Fearing the worst, Katie

Record low mortgage interest rates and more affordable home prices benefited buyers in September, although the Illinois housing market remains subdued after the tax credit without stronger signals from the economy in the areas of jobs and improved consumer

A historic neighborhood on Chicago’s west side is poised for a new beginning October 26, with the groundbreaking for Park Douglas, an innovative 137-unit mixed-income rental housing development. The ceremony will take place at 11:00 am, at the intersection

If renting at the best locations in downtown Chicago or the North Side is not incentive enough, NNP Residential has come up with a rewarding new reason to consider doing so. From now until December 31st, anyone touring the

Number of years in real estate: 13 Describe your look: Classic and traditional, yet incorporating current style What do you consider a “fashion don’t”? Black tie means tuxedo – period.  Every man should invest in a tuxedo and personalize

Real estate agents, staff and community partners of Baird & Warner, Chicago’s largest independent real estate brokerage firm, are collaborating in support USA WEEKEND’s 20th annual Make A Difference Day occurring this weekend, Oct. 23 and 24. Make a

Through the first three quarters of 2010, two familiar names among suburban Chicago real estate agents remained atop the residential real estate sales rankings in the RE/MAX Northern Illinois network: Jane Lee of RE/MAX Top Performers, Lake Bluff, Ill.,

Dream Town Realty opened its fourth brick-and-mortar location this Monday at 4553 N. Lincoln Avenue in the Lincoln Square neighborhood. The 2,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility was constructed with a number of eco-friendly components and specialty features. It will serve

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending October 15, 2010. The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, decreased 10.5 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis from

Magellan Development Group and NNP Residential, its property leasing and management affiliate, have captured a trio of prestigious awards presented by the Chicagoland Apartment Association including CAA’s highest award for the third time in the past four years. Heading

Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes rose three points to 16 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) for October, released today. This was the first improvement registered by the

A bold designer display model produced by a vibrant color palette has been unveiled at the mid-rise 2555 N. Clark apartment complex. Anna Harris, marketing coordinator for interior designer Mary Cook & Associates explains “we wanted to make the

By John Tuccillo This is a most dissatisfying economy. We are growing, but slowly. The numbers are in no way tracking the usual recovery from recession. Employment is stalled: positive job creation numbers that fall far short of what

Amber waves of grain may be worth singing about, but the real music to buyers’ ears can be heard at Amber Shores in Lake Villa — Modern Homes’ community of 31 single-family homes, where The Brentwood, a new Premier